I have been doing lots of experimenting with pancake batters, and these were just too good not to share :) These pancakes were D-E-L-I-S-H! And with no sugar in the batter!!! Enjoy these with some scrambled eggs and fresh fruit for a meal that's surely under $5! Ginger Maple Pancakes A delicious batter, grilled to pancake perfection! 2 cups flour1 … [Read more...]
Start Your Day Right with Easy, Affordable Breakfast Recipes
Looking for budget-friendly breakfast ideas that are quick, delicious, and family-approved? You’ve come to the right place! Our collection of cheap breakfast recipes includes everything from hearty make-ahead options to healthy grab-and-go meals—perfect for busy mornings. Whether you need freezer-friendly breakfasts, simple egg dishes, or kid-approved favorites, these recipes will help you save time and money while serving up tasty mornings. Explore our easy breakfast ideas and start your day stress-free—without breaking the bank!
Pear Oven Pancake
I saw this Pear Oven Pancake in a magzine, and through it was worth a try! It took minutes to prepare, and of course filled the house with a fantastic aroma. It puffed up like a balloon, and then returned to a "pancake" look after it cooled down. Slice and serve. Yum! Steve and I both really enjoyed this...both for breakfast, and later as an afternoon … [Read more...]
Almond Vanilla French Toast
This was one of those dinners that, well, evolved, as I was working on it. I had all intentions of just making your basic french toast. But then I opened the baking cabinet to add a touch of vanilla to the eggs and milk. And the bag of almonds practically fell off the shelf. And nothing goes better with vanilla than almonds. So...I ground them up, added them to the eggs/milk … [Read more...]
Cranberry Apple Muffins
A delicious fall after school snack! Cranberry Apple Muffins These make a great snack or treat! 4 eggs1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup applesauce4 Tbsp canola or vegetable oil1/4 cup milk1 cup white flour1 cup wheat flour2 tsp baking powder1 tsp baking soda2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp salt1 cup dried cranberries1 medium Jonathon or Macintosh apple, peeled, cored and finely … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pancakes
As promised... a yummy recipe for pumpkin pancakes! Pumpkin Pancakes A yummy semi-homemade pumpkin pancake recipe! 2 cups pancake mix (plus water or eggs/milk as indicated on box.)1/2 cup canned or fresh pumpkin1/4 cup water1 tsp 1 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp allspice1/2 tsp 1/2 tsp ginger In mixing bowl, combine pancake mix with water or … [Read more...]
Sausage Eggwiches
Well. We've been dealing with a bit of a crisis around here. Remember my "Stock the Freezer" list? Well, I've been busy the last few weeks stocking up our fridge freezer and our deep freezer. So last night I noticed that the power light on the generic brand deep freezer (wish was just about stuffed to the gills!) was out. Uh oh. Checked all the electric, fuses, etc. … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Breakfast Casserole
Making breakfast for dinner once a week is a SUREFIRE way to bring your weekly meal costs and your overall grocery bill down a bit! This dish would also be great for a brunch/potluck or weekend breakfast. Just double the recipe and make in a 9x13-inch baking dish. If you've got milk, eggs, bread, the spices and some apples in the fridge, you should totally make this. … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins
A light and perfect muffin...for snack or breakfast! I try to keep the sugar low in muffin recipes, and I thought these had the perfect sweetness level. And judging by the "mmm" that came from both boys after having a taste, I'd say these were a success! Cinnamon Butternut Squash Muffins A comforting muffin, perfect for breakfast or snack! 1 banana (mashed)1 cup … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Raspberry Pancakes
Because I was able to get another box of raspberries for $.98 on Monday, leftover from last week's sale, I had to get these pancakes made and marked off the "Stock the Freezer" list! As I was making them, I kept thinking to myself...chocolate for breakfast? Really? I wasn't sure how I felt about that. Don't get me wrong. I'm all for chocolate. But somehow for breakfast, it … [Read more...]
Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits
I made drop biscuits this afternoon and we're having them with baked chicken drumsticks and green beans from the garden. But I'm just sharing the drop biscuit recipe with ya tonight! Cinnamon Honey Butter Drop Biscuits So easy and delicious! 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour1 Tbsp sugar1 Tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt4 Tbsp butter or margarine (I … [Read more...]